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CARACTERISTIQUE PHYSIQUE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-11-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Biometrics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- physical characteristic
1, record 1, English, physical%20characteristic
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- physical biometric 2, record 1, English, physical%20biometric
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A measurable physical attribute used to validate or establish the identity of an individual. 1, record 1, English, - physical%20characteristic
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... behavioural elements may influence the biometric sample captured. 3, record 1, English, - physical%20characteristic
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
physical characteristic; physical biometric: terms and definition officially approved by the Security Terminology Committee. 4, record 1, English, - physical%20characteristic
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Biométrie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- caractéristique physique
1, record 1, French, caract%C3%A9ristique%20physique
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Paramètre physique mesurable, utilisé pour valider ou établir l'identité d'une personne. 2, record 1, French, - caract%C3%A9ristique%20physique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par exemple : empreintes digitales, visage, iris, rétine, oreille, odeur et géométrie de la main. 3, record 1, French, - caract%C3%A9ristique%20physique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
caractéristique physique : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de la terminologie de la sécurité. 4, record 1, French, - caract%C3%A9ristique%20physique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-06-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- physical attribute
1, record 2, English, physical%20attribute
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Describe grooving of heart shapes: a) creates the shape of the shoulders for a heart shape; b) the depth and shape of the groove can vary depending on: - the dimension of the diamond; - the physical attributes of the diamond, e.g., position of inclusions and cavities in naturals ... 2, record 2, English, - physical%20attribute
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- caractéristique physique
1, record 2, French, caract%C3%A9ristique%20physique
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-05-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Micrographics
- Reprography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- physical characteristic
1, record 3, English, physical%20characteristic
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The purpose of this document is to provide federal departments and agencies with specifications to achieve the continued maintenance of an established level of quality via the analysis of physical characteristics of original documents and specific procedures related to optical scanning operations. 1, record 3, English, - physical%20characteristic
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Micrographie
- Reprographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- caractéristique physique
1, record 3, French, caract%C3%A9ristique%20physique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le présent document a pour objet de fournir aux ministères et organismes fédéraux des spécifications visant à maintenir le niveau de qualité établi, et ce, par l'analyse des caractéristiques physiques des documents originaux et par l'utilisation de méthodes précises concernant les opérations de lecture optique. 1, record 3, French, - caract%C3%A9ristique%20physique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1985-09-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Military (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- physical characteristic
1, record 4, English, physical%20characteristic
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Militaire (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- caractéristique physique 1, record 4, French, caract%C3%A9ristique%20physique
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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